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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/13/2025: RAVE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 41.32% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 40.60M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.28 | 1Y Target Price 2.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.28 | 1Y Target Price 2.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 48072 | Beta 0.43 | 52 Weeks Range 1.70 - 3.36 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.70 - 3.36 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.18 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 21.8% | Operating Margin (TTM) 23.14% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 13.24% | Return on Equity (TTM) 21.44% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.28 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 32451922 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.32 |
Enterprise Value 32451922 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.32 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.63 | Shares Outstanding 14711600 | Shares Floating 8375000 |
Shares Outstanding 14711600 | Shares Floating 8375000 | ||
Percent Insiders 22.05 | Percent Institutions 29.05 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Rave Restaurant Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. was founded in 1958 as Pizza Inn, Inc. and later became Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. The company has evolved from a single restaurant chain to a multi-brand restaurant group focusing on pizza and buffet style dining.
Core Business Areas
- Pizza Inn: Pizza Inn is a chain of pizza restaurants, operating through franchising and company-owned restaurants. It offers a variety of pizzas, pastas, and side dishes.
- Pie Five Pizza: Pie Five Pizza is a fast-casual pizza concept where customers can customize their own pizzas with various toppings and sauces, baked quickly in a specialized oven.
Leadership and Structure
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. is led by a Board of Directors and executive management team. The leadership structure is typically hierarchical, with responsibilities divided among executives overseeing different business functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Competitors: CiCi's Pizza, Golden Corral, Regional Pizza Buffets
- Pizza Inn All Day Buffet: Pizza Inn's buffet offering includes a variety of pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts. Competitors include CiCi's Pizza and regional pizza buffets. Market share data is not readily available in the requested numerical format, and it varies significantly by region.
- Competitors: Blaze Pizza, MOD Pizza, & Other Fast-Casual Chains
- Pie Five Customizable Pizzas: Pie Five offers customizable individual pizzas prepared quickly. Competitors include Blaze Pizza, MOD Pizza, and other fast-casual pizza chains. Market share data is not readily available in the requested numerical format, and it varies significantly by region.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The restaurant industry is highly competitive and fragmented. It is influenced by economic conditions, consumer preferences, and food trends. Fast-casual and pizza segments are particularly dynamic.
Positioning
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. positions Pizza Inn for traditional buffet dining and Pie Five Pizza for the fast-casual custom pizza market. Competitive advantages include brand recognition and established franchising networks.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the pizza restaurant market is estimated to be hundreds of billions globally. Rave Restaurant Group Inc. captures a small portion, focusing on specific niches within the pizza market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established Brand Recognition (Pizza Inn)
- Franchise Network
- Diverse Menu Options
- Fast-Casual Concept (Pie Five)
Weaknesses
- Limited Market Share
- High Competition
- Fluctuating Food Costs
- Inconsistent Profitability
Opportunities
- Expansion of Fast-Casual Concept
- Digital Ordering and Delivery
- Menu Innovation
- Strategic Partnerships
Threats
- Economic Downturn
- Changing Consumer Preferences
- Increased Competition
- Rising Labor Costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- DPZ
- YUM
- PZZA
- ARCO
Competitive Landscape
Rave Restaurant Group Inc. faces significant competition from larger chains with greater resources and brand recognition. It relies on niche markets and franchising strategies to compete.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth patterns have been inconsistent, with fluctuations in revenue and profitability based on economic conditions and strategic initiatives.
Future Projections: Future projections would require analyst estimates and company guidance, not accessible from the request data set.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include menu updates, franchise expansion efforts, and investments in digital ordering platforms.
Summary
Rave Restaurant Group is a small player in the restaurant industry, facing intense competition. Their strengths lie in established brands and franchising, but weaknesses include limited market share and inconsistent profitability. Future success hinges on effectively expanding and adapting to changing consumer preferences.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Financial News Outlets
- Restaurant Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and does not constitute financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Rave Restaurant Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters The Colony, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-09-01 | President, CEO & Secretary Mr. Brandon L. Solano | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Restaurants | Full time employees 21 | Website https://www.raverg.com |
Full time employees 21 | Website https://www.raverg.com |
Rave Restaurant Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation and franchising of pizza buffet, delivery/carry-out, express restaurants, and ghost kitchens under the Pizza Inn and Pie Five trademarks in the United States and internationally. It operates through Pizza Inn Franchising and Pie Five Franchising segments. The company's buffet restaurants offer dine-in, carryout, and catering services, as well as delivery services; delivery/carry-out units provides delivery and carryout services; and express units serve customers through various non-traditional points of sale. It also operates Pizza Inn Express restaurants that serves customers through a non-traditional, licensed, pizza-only model called Pizza Inn Express; and Pizza Inn Ghost Kitchen units serves through online third party delivery companies. In addition, the company operates and franchises fast casual restaurants under the Pie Five Pizza Company or Pie Five trademarks; and licenses pizza kiosk under the Pizza Inc trademark. The company was formerly known as Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. in January 2015. Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is based in The Colony, Texas.
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